RMS Speed Formula

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The Root Mean Square Velocity is the square root of the average of the square of the velocity. As such, it has units of velocity. Check FAQs
Vrms=3[R]TgMmolar
Vrms - Root Mean Square Velocity?Tg - Temperature of Gas?Mmolar - Molar Mass?[R] - Universal gas constant?

RMS Speed Example

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Here is how the RMS Speed equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the RMS Speed equation looks like.

159.7012Edit=38.314545Edit44.01Edit
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RMS Speed Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate RMS Speed?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vrms=3[R]TgMmolar
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vrms=3[R]45K44.01g/mol
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Vrms=38.314545K44.01g/mol
Next Step Convert Units
Vrms=38.314545K0.044kg/mol
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vrms=38.3145450.044
Next Step Evaluate
Vrms=159.701241569226m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vrms=159.7012m/s

RMS Speed Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Root Mean Square Velocity
The Root Mean Square Velocity is the square root of the average of the square of the velocity. As such, it has units of velocity.
Symbol: Vrms
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature of Gas
The temperature of Gas is the measure of hotness or coldness of a gas.
Symbol: Tg
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Molar Mass
Molar Mass is the mass of a given substance divided by the amount of substance.
Symbol: Mmolar
Measurement: Molar MassUnit: g/mol
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate RMS Speed?

RMS Speed evaluator uses Root Mean Square Velocity = sqrt((3*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/Molar Mass) to evaluate the Root Mean Square Velocity, RMS Speed formula is defined as a measure of the average speed of particles in a gas, reflecting their kinetic energy and temperature. It provides insight into the behavior of gas molecules under varying thermal conditions. Root Mean Square Velocity is denoted by Vrms symbol.

How to evaluate RMS Speed using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for RMS Speed, enter Temperature of Gas (Tg) & Molar Mass (Mmolar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on RMS Speed

What is the formula to find RMS Speed?
The formula of RMS Speed is expressed as Root Mean Square Velocity = sqrt((3*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/Molar Mass). Here is an example- 159.8786 = sqrt((3*[R]*45.1)/0.04401).
How to calculate RMS Speed?
With Temperature of Gas (Tg) & Molar Mass (Mmolar) we can find RMS Speed using the formula - Root Mean Square Velocity = sqrt((3*[R]*Temperature of Gas)/Molar Mass). This formula also uses Universal gas constant and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the RMS Speed be negative?
Yes, the RMS Speed, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure RMS Speed?
RMS Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which RMS Speed can be measured.
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